Jeddah to Birmingham, West Midlands (JED–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JED–BHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 3,031 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 4 | 789 | 6h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
JED: +03 · BHX: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 3:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Saudi passport holders need a Standard Visitor Visa to enter the UK. Apply online at gov.uk/standard-visitor and attend a biometrics appointment at the VFS Global center in Riyadh or Jeddah. The visa costs GBP 115 (about SAR 540) for a 6-month multiple-entry visa, with options for 2-year (GBP 400), 5-year (GBP 771), and 10-year (GBP 963) versions. Processing takes 3 to 4 weeks from the biometrics appointment.
Required documents: passport valid for the duration of your stay, completed online form, biometrics (fingerprints and photo at VFS Global), bank statements for the last 6 months, employment letter, and travel itinerary. Each visit can last up to 6 months (180 days). The UK is not part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa does not cover the UK and vice versa. Saudi Arabia has a dedicated visa processing lane at VFS Global with Arabic-speaking staff.
Direct flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow run about 6 hours 30 minutes on Saudia and British Airways. Jeddah to London is also served directly. Manchester and Edinburgh connect via London or through Gulf carriers. The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 4.85 SAR per GBP 1. Card payments work everywhere, including contactless on the Tube. No mandatory vaccinations. The Heathrow Express to Paddington takes 15 minutes at GBP 25 (book online for GBP 5.50 off-peak). An Oyster card covers the Tube, buses, and Overground at GBP 2.80 per Zone 1 trip with a daily cap of GBP 8.10. London's Edgware Road and Knightsbridge neighborhoods have extensive Arabic restaurants, shops, and services.
The Haramain High Speed Railway connects JED Airport Station to Jeddah city (King Abdullah Station) in about 15 minutes (SAR 20–25). The same line runs to Mecca and Medina, making it useful for Hajj and Umrah travelers.Taxis from central Jeddah cost SAR 60–100 and take 25–45 minutes. Uber and Careem operate widely and typically run SAR 40–80. Driving yourself is straightforward; the airport is well signed from King Abdulaziz Road and the Ring Road.
JED–BHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JED to BHX
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JED to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JED to BHX ranges from 6 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,031 miles (4,878 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.